Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 273 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402214
Common Names
- Riocreuxia polyantha
- Coral Plant
- Coral Flower
Synonyms
- Riocreuxia profusa N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ceropegia burchellii (K.Schum.) H.Huber [unknown]
- Riocreuxia burchellii K.Schum. [unknown]
- Riocreuxia flanaganii segregata R.A.Dyer [unknown]
Description
Riocreuxia polyantha (also called Red-flowered Riocreuxia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a short, woody stem with a few leaves and small, red flowers. It grows in rocky areas, in scrubland, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Riocreuxia polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riocreuxia polyantha has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Riocreuxia polyantha is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Riocreuxia polyantha
Riocreuxia polyantha can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Riocreuxia polyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Riocreuxia polyantha?
Riocreuxia polyantha
What is the family of Riocreuxia polyantha?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Riocreuxia polyantha?
Dry woodland and scrub
Species in the Riocreuxia genus
Riocreuxia polyantha,
Riocreuxia flanaganii,
Riocreuxia woodii,
Riocreuxia torulosa,
Riocreuxia picta,
Riocreuxia splendida,
Riocreuxia aberrans,
Riocreuxia bolusii,
Riocreuxia chrysochroma,
Riocreuxia alexandrina,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,